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Lot #173
Edward VIII

“The serious economic problem ... as a result of changed conditions due to the War”

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“The serious economic problem ... as a result of changed conditions due to the War”

King of England (1894–1972) from January to December 1936, at which time he abdicated the throne to marry American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson. TLS signed “Edward,” one page, 6.25 x 8, Government House, Nassau letterhead, February 6, 1942. Edward writes to A. T. Levy in Harrisville, Rhode Island. In part: “Many thanks for your letter … with regard to your application to the U.S. Maritime Commission for the transfer of the M.V. ‘Atlantis’ to Bahamian registry. I enclose a copy of a letter … and hope that it may help towards the granting of your application…. Thank you also for the memorandum concerning the production of certain foodstuffs in the Bahamas, which I will later on bring before the Economic Investigation Committee…. I again assure you that I greatly appreciate your interest and promised co-operation in the solution of the serious economic problem which faces the Bahamas as a result of changed conditions due to the War….” In very good condition, with staple holes, a few wrinkles, and two marginal tape remnants, no faults affecting the signature. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #333 - Ended May 14, 2008